Jennifer Rost
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources professional with over three years of experience specializing in Recruitment and Payroll within a Distribution Center environment. Expertise in ATS, Kronos time management, and Microsoft Office applications. Proven track record in customer service as a former Asset Protection Officer with more than 14 years of experience, enhancing the ability to foster positive workplace relationships. Military service as a Veteran of the Army National Guard (Military Police/Automated Logistics) includes operational experience in Iraq and Enduring Freedom from 2003 to 2004. Demonstrated initiative by voluntarily supporting the Transportation department during off hours, utilizing Store Tracker (SSDT) and PeopleNet while cultivating strong partnerships with Walgreens drivers and stores.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Walgreens Distribution Center
Perrysburg, OH
01.2023 - 04.2026
- Outline: Manages specific Human Resources functions like recruitment, onboarding of new team members, compensation, and employee relations to support company operations at Walgreens. Maintain employee records in HRIS systems ensuring compliance and support team member retention using training and policy management
- Key Responsibilities:
- Assist team members by updating their employee records online in DC Net system
- Helped the team members not proficient with technology print their W-2s and enroll in the Open Enrollment Period for all health Insurance every year
- Enter and make changes to Kronos time keeping system
- Plan and execute activities and sales for our employee and recreation engagement committee that benefits our charity of choice each year
- Recruitment tasks such as onboarding new team members, helping teach orientation policies and procedures
- Contacted applicants, conducted interviews and oral tox (drug) screenings, moved the applicants through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Took statements and assisted with employee investigations
- Key Achievement/Projects
- Helped organize 500+ employee recruitment files that were all placed together and not easily able to locate
- Helped with company employee retention efforts with orientation follow up and meetings regarding concerns of new employees which helped increase retention by 65%
Asset Protection Officer
Walgreens Distribution Center
Perrysburg, OH
06.2008 - 01.2023
- Outline: Responsible for ensuring the Safety and Security of all Individuals and property within the facility
- Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and Report findings on CCTV camera system related to investigations
- Issue access badges and log necessary information on computer programs
- Inspect areas of the Distribution Center daily, weekly, and monthly for KPI compliance issues and follow-up by management
- Work with and adjust the dispatch schedule daily for Walgreens store deliveries
- Assess existing processes and apply Lean training to them to improve AP Operations
- Responsible for Restricting Access to the facility of suspended and/or terminated employees
- First Responder to Incidents on the property, involving Fire, Injury, Illness, theft, Destruction of Property, etc.
- Exhibit Excellent Communication Skills when interacting with Team Member,, Truck Delivery Drivers, and Management
- Key Achievement/Projects
- Aligned AP Operations with Weekend Receiving to create a detailed job aid (or the department that Increased efficiency of load placement and handling by 85%
- Used my ASL (American Sign Language) training to assist deaf team members over the years with communication between themselves and others In the DC
- Volunteered to become First Aid and CPR certified from 2009-2019
Education
Associates of Applied Science Degree - Criminal Justice & Psychology
Owens Community College
Toledo, Ohio 06-2006
Skills
- Computer Competency
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Employee relations
- Payroll management
- Recruitment strategies
- Benefits administration
- Onboarding processes
- Retention strategies
- Event management
- Pre-employment screening
- HR policies development
- Employee retention
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Walgreens Distribution Center
01.2023 - 04.2026
Asset Protection Officer
Walgreens Distribution Center
06.2008 - 01.2023
Associates of Applied Science Degree - Criminal Justice & Psychology
Owens Community College